Jimmy Fallon reveals inspiration behind daughter’s name

Comedian Jimmy Fallon’s romantic trips to Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H., with his producer wife Nancy Juvonen inspired the name of their daughter, Winnie Rose.

The talk show host reveals they have enjoyed annual vacations at the retreat ever since they started dating, and it was even where Fallon proposed, so the name of the place has always had a special place in their hearts.

He explains on NBC’s “Today,” “We were talking about different names. You over-think names – you don’t want a name that’s been done, but then you don’t want something so weird people are like, ‘What?’ Winnipesaukee’s a little long!”

The name Winnie has also taken on another meaning for the couple after trying for years to have a baby, before eventually turning to a surrogate to give birth to its first child last month.

He says, “Also, she’s a ‘win’ for us. We tried for a long time – five years. I know people have tried much longer, but if anyone out there is trying and losing hope, just hang in there. Try every avenue, try anything you can do. You’ll get there. You’ll end up with a family. It is the most worth it thing. I’m just so happy right now, I’m freaking out.”